Believe God Quote by Beth Moore
““I believe God's prescription for those who possess an inner thirst and hunger they cannot fill is implied in Isaiah 55:6. Those who are spiritually thirsty and hungry need only to do this: “Seek the LORD while he may be found; / call on him while he is near.” I believe God creates and activates a nagging dissatisfaction in every person for an excellent reason. According to 2 Peter 3:9, God doesn’t want anyone to perish. Rather, He wants everyone to come to repentance. He gave us a will so we could choose whether or not to accept His invitation, but God purposely created us with a need that only He can meet. Have you ever noticed that one of the most common human experiences is the inability to be completely satisfied? Unfortunately, salvation alone does not completely fill the need. Many come to Christ out of their search for something missing; yet after receiving His salvation, they go elsewhere for further satisfaction. Christians can be miserably dissatisfied if they accept Christ's salvation yet reject the fullness of daily relationship. God offers us so much more than we usually choose to enjoy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Growth, Beth Moore, 2021
God creates a deep spiritual longing that only a relationship with Him can satisfy; salvation alone leaves a residual thirst.
In simple terms: God gives us a spiritual hunger only He can fill.
Seek ongoing relationship, not just one‑time salvation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- daily devotionals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture daily spiritual connection?
- What practices sustain your spiritual thirst?
Focusing only on salvation may cause ongoing dissatisfaction.